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Fact-checks (3682)

Viral image stated on September 05, 2021 in a Facebook post:
“The Bidens own 10% of” a Chinese firm whose stock is up almost 300%” since Joe Biden was elected.
By Tom Kertscher• September 10, 2021
Rick Santorum stated on January 23, 2012 in a Republican presidential debate in Tampa, Fla.:
Florida's economy "became a bad economy ... because of a huge spike in oil prices in the summer of 2008."
By Becky Bowers• January 24, 2012
Molly White stated on February 03, 2015 in an online statement:
The group that organized Texas Muslim Capitol Day in Austin "was recently listed as one of 82 organizations designated as a terrorist group by the United Arab Emirates."
By W. Gardner Selby• February 6, 2015
Kevin Brady stated on July 28, 2010 in a U.S. House floor speech:
"Over 80 percent of our trade deficit today is with countries that are not trade agreement partners, that are not level playing fields for the United States."
By W. Gardner Selby• August 19, 2010
Donald Trump stated on August 21, 2019 in remarks at the White House:
"Yesterday we had the strongest dollar in the history of our country."
By Louis Jacobson• August 22, 2019
Barack Obama stated on August 04, 2008 in :
On using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
By Robert Farley• August 5, 2008
Kevin McCarthy stated on June 17, 2022 in a tweet:
“American oil is … more affordable” than foreign oil.
By Jon Greenberg• June 24, 2022
Johnny Isakson stated on March 11, 2011 in a Twitter post:
"Since President Obama took office, gas prices have gone up 67 percent."
By Eric Stirgus• March 23, 2011
Donald Trump stated on March 31, 2022 in a public statement:
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has “been mostly empty” for decades.
By Louis Jacobson• April 1, 2022
Bill Clinton stated on April 18, 2010 in ABC's "This Week":
"Dubai is the only country with huge amounts of imported workers that's actually passed legislation to give these immigrant workers a better deal in the Middle East."
By Robert Farley• April 20, 2010
Michael Reagan stated on March 06, 2014 in an op-ed on Townhall.com:
Says Ronald Reagan "got the Saudis to flood the market with cheap oil."
By Jon Greenberg• March 13, 2014
Jack Kingston stated on April 12, 2012 in :
Under President Barack Obama’s watch, "oil production on federal lands has decreased 14 percent over the past year."
By Willoughby Mariano• April 24, 2012
Joe Biden stated on March 14, 2022 in a speech to the National League of Cities:
“Make no mistake: The current spike in gas prices is largely the fault of Vladimir Putin.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 16, 2022
Social Media stated on April 19, 2026 in social media posts:
Video shows the United States’ April 19, 2026, strike on an Iranian cargo ship.
By Loreben Tuquero• April 20, 2026
Fred Upton stated on March 08, 2011 in a letter to fellow Members of Congress:
A bill that would halt the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases would help "stop rising gas prices."
By Louis Jacobson• March 14, 2011
Alex Sink stated on June 10, 2010 in a speech:
"The minute this proposal for near-beach oil drilling came up, I was against it."
By Amy Sherman• June 17, 2010
Kendrick Meek stated on May 25, 2010 in his campaign website, asking supporters to sign a petition to oppose offshore oil drilling:
"Kendrick Meek is the only candidate who has consistently been against expanded drilling."
By Lesley Clark• May 26, 2010
Kendrick Meek stated on April 29, 2010 in an interview on CNN.:
"The governor switched his position once again on offshore oil drilling."
By Aaron Sharockman• April 30, 2010
Mary Landrieu stated on May 11, 2010 in an interview with MSNBC's Ed Schultz:
Louisiana gets "not one single penny" from Gulf Coast offshore oil revenues.
By Louis Jacobson• May 13, 2010
Mike Gibbons stated on April 07, 2022 in an ad:
"As Ohio treasurer, Josh Mandel loaned your money to Chinese business interests, and Mandel opposed a bill holding Communist China accountable when they cheated and stole American jobs."
By Tom Kertscher• April 22, 2022

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Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes

By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025

How Iran and the United States came to the brink

By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020

Why are oil prices so high? And what can be done about it?

By Louis Jacobson• November 4, 2021

Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices?

By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026

Joe Biden’s release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson• November 24, 2021

Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices?

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium

By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026

In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency

By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026

Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

McCain's drilling won't dent gas prices

By Robert Farley• June 19, 2008

McCain energy claim low on fuel

By Wes Allison• April 16, 2008

No easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims

By Tom Kertscher• June 15, 2022

Ask PolitiFact: Why are gas prices going up?

By Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson• March 9, 2022

Why is the US selling stockpiled oil to China? We have answers

By Louis Jacobson• July 11, 2022

Fact-checking attacks from Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist in Florida's only gubernatorial debate

By Yacob Reyes, Amy Sherman• October 24, 2022

Fact-checking Donald Trump on promised U.S. oil company investment in Venezuela

By Louis Jacobson• January 5, 2026

Are gas prices going up? And is it Joe Biden’s fault?

By Louis Jacobson• March 2, 2021

Gasoline prices: Where they stand now, and why

By Louis Jacobson• October 25, 2022

Checking the gauge on oil claims

By Robert Farley• March 16, 2011

Gasoline price blame game: 2012 edition

By Molly Moorhead• March 22, 2012